Tickets for the 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards are on sale now

The 26th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards, in association with AudienceView, are on sale now.

They will once again take place at The London Palladium, with the ceremony set for Sunday 8 March 2026.

Marking the third time the event has been staged at the iconic venue, the 2026 awards will begin at 6.30pm and will see winners crowned across a wide variety of categories. As ever, audiences can expect a starry line-up of exclusive live performances from leading stage talent.

Nominations open on Thursday 6 November 2025, with full eligibility criteria to be revealed later this autumn on the WhatsOnStage Awards website. The awards remain the only major theatre honours decided entirely by theatregoers, with readers able to both nominate and vote for their favourites.

Co-produced with creative directors Alex Parker and Damian Sandys, the event is supported by a wide range of partners across the theatre industry and beyond, including platinum sponsors AudienceView and Disney Theatrical, as well as AKA Promotions Ltd, Boulevard Events, Brent Carpets, Concord, Dewynters, Go Live Theatre, John Good, London Theatre Direct, Outernet Venues, Preevue, Re:Water, RSVP-ify, SINE Digital, Tandem Marketing Worldwide, Theatrical Rights Worldwide, The Londoner, Ticketmaster, Travelzoo and White Light.

WhatsOnStage has also re-introduced a Supporters Package: a limited package including premium tickets, access to exclusive receptions and parties, and recognition across Awards materials, ideal for small businesses or passionate fans looking to align with the industry. More information is available via [email protected].